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There are 11 messages in this issue:

Message 1 - Senior Multi-lateral Grants Advisor +b

Message 2 - International Senior Sustainable Tourism Advisor +b

Message 3 - Regional Strategic Relations Manager +b

Message 4 - Assistant Country Director - Program Support +b

Message 5 - Social Development and Gender Equity Advisor +b

Message 6 - Carbon Funding Advisor +b

Message 7 - Regional Human Resources Manager  +b

Message 8 - Researcher and Project Manager +b

Message 9 - Research Assistant, Brookings +b

Message 10 - IDOS Advisor: Renewable Energy/Water, Sanitation and Health +b

Message 11 - Sector Development Advisor: WASH +b

 

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Senior Multi-lateral Grants Advisor +b

Posted by: Helen Babumba

Name of company or organization : World Vision International

Place of Assignment :   USA

Job description : The position’s primary purpose is to provide global leadership to WVI’s current portfolio of AIDS and Health grants from the Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB, & Malaria (GFATM), and lead its growth. The position will create and lead a strategy that is in alignment with World Vision integrated focus (child focused, community based, and Christian) to expand WVI’s engagement with other multilateral donors to Health and AIDS programs. Key multi-laterals include the UN System (UNFPA, UNDP, WFP, WHO, UNICEF, etc.), World Bank, multinational corporations and trans-national donors, regional development banks (Asia Development Bank, etc.). In the case of locally awarded funds, the holder of this position will assist WV National Offices (NO) either directly or through building WV regional and local capacity to successfully acquire these grants. In support of local awards, the position will also coordinate and provide technical support to WV NO’s awarded grants from multilateral donors. The position will represent WVI’s HIV and AIDS and Global Health portfolio in selected global meetings and for a and may eventually form part of a larger WV global grant management unit.

Job qualifications : KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

·         Masters or higher advanced degree in public health,  medicine or related social sciences

·         Creative thinker and designer of large scale programs, often national in scope.

·         Proven grant writer with excellent writing skills and detail orientation:  able to do the final edits of critical proposals and correct technical and typographic errors.

·         Minimum of 10 years of public health experience with in-depth training and knowledge of program design, monitoring and research methodologies, biostatistics, epidemiology, infectious disesases (particularly HIV, TB, and Malaria), and faith community involvement and responses to HIV/TB/Malaria.

·         Excellent networking skills with established networks in the health, relief and development world and within the WVI partnership.

·         Strong communication and presentation skills with particular facility in interacting with UN offices, high-level government bureaucrats, and professionals in global health.

·         Minimum of 5 years experience living in developing country contexts and working with public health programs.

·         Oral and written fluency in addition to English in at least one of the following:  French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Swahili.  Additional developing country languages are assets.

OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Language

Fully Fluent in English and in speaking and writing at least one additional language, preferably:  French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Swahili.

Other

Able to multi-task and work with multiple proposals at one time.

Nationality : N/A

Education : Masters degree

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Start-up date : 06-01-2008

Deadline for submission of applications : 05/02/2008 

Submit applications to : http://www.wvi.org/wvi/employment/employment.htm   at this email address http://www.wvi.org/wvi/employment/employment.htm

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups

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International Senior Sustainable Tourism Advisor +b

Posted by: Mrs Genta Sinani

Name of company or organization : SNV Netherlands Development Organisation

Place of Assignment :  Albania

Job description : SNV Albania assists key national and local/area/regional public, private and relevant non-governmental organizations in the planning, development and marketing of Albania’s tourism industry toward contributing to the development of the country’s economy through income generation, increased employment, poverty alleviation and sustainable use of its cultural and natural resources.  A key focus is assisting local communities, areas and regions in the development and implementation of Tourism Action Plans utilizing an existing, proven SNV Balkan Strategic Planning Process.

The senior tourism advisor will provide advisory services to a wide range of local/area/regional, national and international stakeholders supporting the development of tourism in Albania and surrounding SNV Balkan countries in close coordination with other SNV tourism advisors.  The senior advisor will be a member of the SNV Balkan Tourism Knowledge Network and will contribute to the global SNV-UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization) partnership.

The senior tourism advisor will also interact with other Albanian SNV advisors working in the Areas of Communal Forestry and Agriculture plus incorporate the cross cutting themes of Governance, Gender Equity and Environment into ones daily work.

Your main responsibilities will be:

•        To take the lead in programme development and programme formulation for advisory services in tourism in the context of broader rural development initiatives

•        To oversee the facilitation for the development and implementation of local/area/regional Tourism Action Plans

•        Advise national advisors and clients on the technical aspects of; tourism planning and development, organizational issues, development of strategies, analysis/development and promotion of new markets and products

•        Support SNV clients and partners in developing tourism policies and effective lobby strategies that contribute to sustainable tourism development

•        Support SNV clients and partners in resource mobilization toward the implementation of initiatives that contribute to sustainable tourism development, including the connection to local and international tourism markets.

•        Support inter-organizational coordination and cooperation among different stakeholders/partners involved in the sustainable tourism development sector

•        Identify and develop effective work relationships with new clients and partners which are strategic in Albania’s tourism development.

•        Provide input for the positioning and identification of key issues for SNV Albania and SNV Balkan in the sustainable tourism development sector

•        Serve as a mentor for national Albanian and Balkan tourism advisors actively promoting meso-macro linkages and the sharing of knowledge/concepts in the area of sustainable tourism development

•        Contribute to knowledge sharing of best practices and lessons learnt within SNV through active participation in SNV’s Balkan and Worldwide Tourism Knowledge Network

Job qualifications :

•        A Masters degree in Tourism or a relevant field, such as Economics or any other related discipline, in combination with a specialisation in the planning, development and marketing of tourism products.

•        At least 10 years of work experience in strategic planning facilitation and advisory work especially in the planning, development and marketing of tourism products and elaboration and implementation of policies that effectively develop the enabling environment required to promote sustainable tourism development.

•        Experience in networking and alliance-building at international, national and regional/area/local levels.  Practical tourism experience in both public and private sectors would be a welcomed asset.

•        Knowledge of; sustainable tourism planning, development and implementation, capacity strengthening, market analysis chain development, policy development and organizational development.

•        Adaptability to a multicultural working environment, team building, building of capacities, coaching abilities, excellent verbal and written English communication and analytical skills.

Description of duty station:

Fier, as the capital city of the province of Fier with a population of around 60.000, is centrally located on the coastal lowlands (altitude 200 m), close to the sea. Albania’s capital Tirana is at a 2 hour drive. The winters last from December to February and are rather mild. The summers are dry and warm (35-40). The security and safety situation is good. Fier is a developing city with several modern facilities and commercial services. It has a number and variety of shops, restaurants and bars; availability of food and other supplies is quite good. Medical services are fairly good at private clinics, often better in Tirana. Good housing opportunities, if desired with garden. No international schooling facilities in Fier. Good international schools in Tirana.  Primary school can be available (not international standard). Internet connections are good.

Salary Scale 11: minimum of 2795,02 – maximum of 4294,82 euro gross per month (hypo tax will be deducted) depending on relevant working experience.  We offer a contract with attractive secondary conditions and individual allowances in a dynamic international organization.

Contract period:  2 years; with a possibility to extend.  Starting a.s.a.p.

Education : Masters degree

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Start-up date : a.s.a.p.

Deadline for submission of applications : 13th of May 2008

Submit applications to : Mrs Genta Sinani at this email address gsinani@snvworld.org

Instructions to applicants : You can send your application letter and CV (in English) to Mrs Genta Sinani (gsinani@snvworld.org) before the 13th of May 2008 under reference number AL 215.

We do not appreciate any commercial mediation based on this advertisement.

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups

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Regional Strategic Relations Manager +b

Posted by: Mrs Sara Onadja

Name of company or organization : SNV Netherlands Development Organisation

Place of Assignment :  Burkina

Job description : Building strategic partnerships is an essential part of SNV’s Corporate strategy in line with the Netherlands government policy “Dutch Development Cooperation en Route to 2015” to achieve development impact and create a coherent development policy framework.  Resource mobilization, as a specific form of partnership will in the near future become an important part of our activities.

SNV West and Central Africa is looking for a Partnership and Resources Mobilizations manager to attain this goal.

SNV West and Central Africa works in eight countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroun, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Mali and Niger.

The core impact areas are:

-        Access to basic services (BASE): universal primary education, with a focus to quality and girls’ education, water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) and renewable energy, with a focus on biogas

-        Income, production and employment (PIE): cotton, oil seeds, livestock, horticulture, timber and non-timber forest products (NTFP) and tourism.

The operations for those impacts are highly dependent on financing by the Netherlands ministry of foreign affairs.

To strengthen quality impulses and leverage on his expertise, SNV will diversify its financial resources.

The objective of the partnership and resources mobilization manager is to require an additional 25% funding by 2015.

Responsibility:

The Partnership and Resources Mobilizations manager will work with the regional knowledge manager in BASE and PIE, the regional communications officer and country directors (CDs) and will report to the regional director (RD). He/she will liaise closely with his/ her peers in the other 4 regions and with relevant Head Office staff in the Netherlands. This position will focus on exploring, mapping and arranging partnership as well as on funding opportunities with strategic partners, global foundations, bi-lateral and multilateral agencies, global philanthropic organizations, social investment funds etc., with a focus on West and Central Africa. He/she will take the lead in developing and supporting proposal writing for fundraising. This will require understanding of donor requirements and assessing compatibility with SNV’s values and practices.

Key responsibilities:

1. Resource Mobilization

•        Coordinate and facilitate the implementation of the corporate partnership and resource mobilization policy and procedures as well as represent WCA in all corporate PRM activities. This will include support to public relations and communication initiatives to enhance PRM;

•        Support and coordinate with the regional director, regional knowledge manager in BASE and PIE, the regional communications officer and country directors to cultivate and solicit all major donors, focusing on corporations and foundations, and multilateral and bilateral organizations, along the sector and chain choices made in WCA. This will require pro active mapping of potential sources of funds and an appropriate tracking system;

•        Draw up resource mobilization plans, including budgets, with realistic targets and milestones;

•        Support country programmes in verifying a realistic resource mobilization target that enables country directors to retain an equal balance between the impact areas and maintain a low cost of advisory or primary process days;

•        Make sure that the grant applications and proposals are made as well as train and support others to do so for foundations and corporations, as well as multilateral and bilateral organizations;

•        Work closely with the regional director, regional knowledge manager in BASE and PIE, the communications officer and country directors to nurture and develop new relationships with key stakeholders, partners including foundations;

•        Develop an effective donor track system through ongoing market research.

2. Knowledge Development and Strategic Planning

Working closely with the regional advisor, the partnership and resources mobilizations manager will also have a responsibility for strategic partnerships;

•        establishing strong links with knowledge development networks to profile SNV and the WCA region;

•        Oversee and analyze research to identify new sources of funding;

•        Stay abreast of philanthropic, economic and social and community trends related to SNV and in collaboration with the regional knowledge manager in BASE and PIE to ensure that staff in the region are informed of trends and initiatives that might impact on the programmes and strategic positioning choices of the organization;

Regular travel within and outside of the region is necessary.

Job qualifications : Education

•        Masters degree from an accredited college/ university in economics, marketing, strategic management, development studies.

Work experience

•        Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in multifaceted development work;

•        An organized and strategic approach to fundraising with experience in developing, managing and coordinating successful fundraising efforts (experience in Africa preferred);

•        Demonstrated success in the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of foundations and corporate donors;

•        Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and describe funding needs in a way that is compelling and comprehensive to the potential donor;

•        Leadership and strategic qualities to develop and support relevant staff in the region in fundraising;

•        Experience in developing solid working relationships and team work;

•        Demonstrated experience in developing and managing budgets; computer literate including knowledge of the most up-to-date donor tracking systems;

•        Preferably strong private sector background or solid knowledge of key organizations in that sector;

•        A track record as an effective communicator who is articulate and persuasive in written and verbal communications; adept at crafting proposals, donor correspondence and other kinds of materials and making presentations to a variety of audiences.

Personal characteristics:

•        Committed to and enthusiastic about the mission and vision of SNV Netherlands Development Organization;

•        A strategist who is adept at planning, prioritizing, organizing and following through;

•        Outgoing, straightforward and creative;

•        An individual with credibility, good judgment, honesty, integrity, trust, and the ability to motivate others in a similar vein;

•        One who shares information readily, listens as well as gives advice and respects the abilities of others;

•        Team-focused, must enjoy and be successful at working in teams as well as results oriented and proactive in approach;

•        A person with a high degree of maturity, sophistication, self-confidence, and flexibility.

Languages: fully proficient in English and strong knowledge in French.

Duty Station:

The duty station is Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso.

Health services: reasonable to good

Educational facilities: there are a variety of international schools, including French and American. There is a Dutch school for additional Dutch language training for several hours per week.

Security situation:  good

Accessibility: six times a week direct flights to and from Europe, daily via other hubs.

Length of contract: 3 years with possible extension

Starting date: ASAP

Salary to be negotiated. SNV offers good secondary expat conditions.

Education : Masters degree

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Start-up date : a.s.a.p.

Deadline for submission of applications : 13 May 2008

Submit applications to : Mrs Sara Onadja at this email address rowca@snvworld.org

Instructions to applicants : You can send your application letter and CV (in English) to Mrs Sara Onadja (rowca@snvworld.org) before the 13th of May 2008 with reference number BF 5587.

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups

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Assistant Country Director - Program Support +b

Posted by: Richard Larde II

Name of company or organization : CARE

Place of Assignment :  Bangladesh

Job description : The Assistant Country Director, Program Support (ACD PS), based in Dhaka, Bangladesh,  provides leadership, direction and is responsible for all the Country Office (CO) financial and administrative processes and functions.

The post requires exceptional professional financial management skills and experience to ensure that program support is implemented efficiently and cost effectively providing high quality services and information to \"clients\" at all the different levels of CARE, as well as for individuals and communities, donors and other stakeholders.

With CARE\'s \"People at the Centre of Development\" and values-based organizational culture, the ACD PS is responsible for mentoring and team building that promotes staff and partners personal and professional development. This requires strong interpersonal skills that will ensure integrity, excellent internal controls and the conscientious stewardship of all entrusted resources.

As a key member of the 4 person Senior Core Management Team s/he will participate in and be responsible for the strategic leadership and direction in the Country Office. This includes developing policy and practice, representing and marketing CARE\'s work and making decisions that advance the direction, quality and impact of the CARE Bangladesh Program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

5 years experience in a similar position – senior financial and managerial role in a multi-dimensional organization or company

Fluent oral and written communication skills in English

Proven experience mentoring, training and delegating

Excellent negotiation skills

Experience using financial software packages

Preferences

Master’s Degree in a relevant field

8 years experience in a similar position – senior financial and managerial role in a multi-dimensional organization or company

International development experience

Job qualifications : Please see the job description.

Education : Bachelors degree

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Deadline for submission of applications : May 9, 2008

Submit applications to : apply@www.care.org/careers   at this email address NA

Instructions to applicants : Please visit the CARE website to learn more about our organization and to apply for this position.

www.care.org/careers

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups

Important Message: Please mention clearly in your application letter that you learned about this job vacancy through DEVJOBS, and mention the URL of DEVJOBS, which is http://www.devjobsmail.com .

 

Social Development and Gender Equity Advisor +b

Posted by: Mrs. Marja van der Werf

Name of company or organization : Royal Tropical Institute

Place of Assignment :  Netherlands

Job description : The Royal Tropical Institute (KIT) is an independent centre of knowledge and expertise in the areas of international and intercultural cooperation. KIT Development, Policy & Practice is a department of KIT specializing in International Health, Education, Social Development and Gender Equity and Sustainable Economic Development. It is a multidisciplinary department conducting research, post-graduate education and advisory work.

The Social Development and Gender Equity Area which focuses on social equity especially gender equity, citizenship and rights in development, and participatory governance is looking for a Social Development and Gender Equity Advisor ( 38 hours/week)

We are looking for a colleague who will be able to

•        Initiate and carry out the writing of project proposals, consultancy assignments and action research in the area of gender and development

•        Contribute to the development and implementation of gender and development training programs

•        Provide support to designing and implementing of social development programs in developing countries

•        Assist in the development of social development and gender networks

•        Liaise with donors and partners for acquisition of projects

•        Assist in contributing to the international gender and development debate through participation in and organisation of workshops/seminars on key and emerging issues.

•        Contribute to publications

•        Provide a meaningful contribution to the department’s policy development and priority setting

Job qualifications : The candidate should have

•        Conceptual and analytical skills

•        Academic qualifications in the social sciences – masters  degree or PhD in anthropology; sociology; human geography; political science and economics - preferably with a post-graduate gender and development degree

•        At least five to eight years of practical experience in development – field research; training; institutional development

•        Knowledge and practical experience of social science research: experience in action research is an asset including action research

•        Expertise - knowledge of gender epistemology, methodologies and tools and in the social dimensions of development

•        Ability to work with both government and non-government institutions

•        Ability to work independently on programme development including acquiring assignments; writing project proposals; evaluating projects; undertaking advisory missions; and writing analytical reports and recommendations

•        Collegial attitude and capacity to work within a team and maintain good working relations with partners in the field

•        Fluency in English, both verbal and written essential - working knowledge of French and/or Arabic is considered an additional advantage

•        Preparedness to travel regularly for periods up to two weeks

Additional information

Appointment is initially for two years, with the intention for renewal.

Education : Masters degree

Job type :  Full-time, short-term

Salary range : between €3000,- and € 4000,-

Deadline for submission of applications : 15th May 2008

Submit applications to : Mrs. L. Wilmer at this email address jobvacancies@kit.nl

Instructions to applicants : Information

For additional information, please contact Mrs. M. Mukhopadhyay, Area Leader, at KIT Development Policy & Practice, telephone +31 (0)20 5688 271 or m.mukhopadhyay@kit.nl and about KIT in general: www.kit.nl.

Applications

Written applications specifying abilities and interest for this position including a curriculum vitae with references should be submitted – before 15 May 2008 - to KIT, Personnel, Organization & Information, attn.: Mrs. E.L. Wilmer, PO Box 95001, 1090 HA Amsterdam, the Netherlands or by e-mail: jobvacancies@kit.nl.

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups

Important Message: Please mention clearly in your application letter that you learned about this job vacancy through DEVJOBS, and  mention the URL of DEVJOBS, which is http://www.devjobsmail.com.

Carbon Funding Advisor +b

Posted by: Mrs Hima Bista

Name of company or organization : SNV Netherlands Development Organisation

Place of Assignment :  Nepal

Job description : Capacity Development Services

•        Advises renewable energy and forestry team within the SNV Nepal and its partners and clients on Clean Development Mechanism, Payment for Environmental Services (PES) and related issues, such as the application of the VER-methodology

•        Advises on the strengthening of and management of Designated National Authority (DNA) for CDM (organizational structure, approval procedure, governmental decree on CDM, Operational guidance, Strategy development);

•        Advises project developers and local service providers on the development of CDM projects (Project identification, Project assessment, CDM project development, Project Idea Note (PIN), Project Design Document (PDD), financing and contracting (ERPA));

•        Advises and coaches the SNV clients in networking and liaising with (inter)national CDM- and VER-related organisations;

•        Ensures the quality of services provided by SNV advisors within his/her field of expertise and evaluates client satisfaction vis-ΰ-vis the provided services;

•        Initiates and contributes to regional assignments (renewable energy-related) within the CDM and VER expertise;

•        Stimulates market and product innovation;

•        Monitors impact of services provided.

Learning and Teamwork

•        Coordinates the activities related to CDM and VER in the country;

•        Creates “continuous learning” conditions for clients, Renewable Energy and Forestry advisors and team members;

•        Coaches clients and colleagues (in the portfolio and Renewable energy and Forestry Sub-Sector in Nepal);

•        Promotes learning and sharing of best practices related to CDM and PES.

Positioning and networking

•        As a national advisor, provides input for decision making in the development of CDM, VER, Renewable Energy and Forestry Sub-Sector within Nepal through links to SNV Asia for positioning;

•        Acts as an expert on CDM, PES and VER, and exposes this to our clients and networks;

•        Establishes good contact network with international project developers/ brokers for projects in the Nepal (brokering function);

•        Maintains contacts and coordinates with other agencies active in the field of (capacity building) support for CDM, PES, Renewable Energy and forestry.

Job qualifications : Education: Masters Degree in Environment (e.g. Forestry, Renewable Energy, Environmental studies), with specific attention to Clean Development Mechanism and Payment for Environmental Services (PES)

Work experience:

•        Minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience (Government and private sector development, advisory services) in the field of CDM/VER

•        Experience with project design

•        Experience with institutional development (regulations, decrees, operational standards, networking, etc.)

•        Good command of English (verbal and written)

Knowledge: The candidate must have:

•        strong knowledge and experience in policy, planning and management issues related to CDM

•        knowledge of CDM/VER, PES and renewable energy and forestry particularly in the Asian context is an advantage

•        knowledge and experience of good practice development, public private partnerships and business practices;

•        multi-stakeholder platform facilitation, knowledge brokering and networking

Skills: The candidate must have:

•        excellent communication and facilitation skills;

•        analytical skills;

•        ability to design tools for training;

•        application from theory to practice;

•        coaching skills.

Name and details of job station:

Name: SNV/Nepal, Kathmandu Office

Educational facilities: International Schools available in Kathmandu

Medical facilities: Good

Security situation: Fair

Accessibility: Good

Salary Scale 10: Minimum Euro 2349,63 Maximum Euro 3776,60 gross per month (hypo tax will be deducted) depending on relevant working experience, excluding attractive secondary conditions and individual allowances.

Starting date: as soon as possible

Length of contract: three years

Education : Masters degree

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Deadline for submission of applications : 7th of May 2008

Submit applications to : Mrs Hima Bista at this email address hbista@snvworld.org

Instructions to applicants : You can send your application letter and CV (in English) to Mrs Hima Bista (mvanderdonk@snvworld.org) before the 7th of May 2008 with reference NP 6434.

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups

Important Message: Please mention clearly in your application letter that you learned about this job vacancy through DEVJOBS, and mention the URL of DEVJOBS, which is http://www.devjobsmail.com .

Regional Human Resources Manager  +b

Posted by: Mrs. M van der Donk

Name of company or organization : SNV Netherlands Development Organisation

Place of Assignment :  Burkina

Job description : SNV West & Central Africa (WCA) is seeking a results-driven, innovative and strategic Human Resources Manager (RHRM), based in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso), to lead a dynamic team, composed of one Regional HR advisor based in Ouagadougou and 6 country-based HR officers.  The West & Central African region employs about 490 Employees (277 advisors and 213 support staff) in 8 countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Mali, Niger and Democratic Republic of Congo.

The WCA RHRM is part of the regional management team and reports directly to the Regional Director.

Main Responsibilities:

Leadership of HRM network and activities in region WCA

•        Coordination and end responsibility for the implementation of: Recruitment & Selection, Compensation & Benefits, Health & Safety, Human Resources Development and Organizational Development; End responsible for HR administrative processes;

•        Responsible for the region’s HR budget;

•        Manages HR staff in the region (7 persons) and is part of Regional Management Team. Regional Management team consists of Regional Director, 7 Directors, Regional Controller and RHRM

•        Representation of the region in HRM related matters and maintaining contacts in international HRM networks

•        Quality control of HRM products and/or services; ensures that employment law and regulations are observed

End responsibility for development and implementation of regional HR-strategy

•        Translation of corporate HR policy into HR strategy and guidelines for the region;  initiates and prepares decision-making at regional level;

•        Develops and implements procedures, formats and guidelines geared to the region; Identifies opportunities and bottlenecks and ensures embedding of corporate HR policy at Region and Country levels;

Strategic Support to Regional Director and the directors in the countries

•        Input in overall regional strategy.

•        Provides support and advice to regional and national Management Teams on HRM and organizational development issues.

•        Promotes, develops and implements effective result orientation, learning and feedback mechanisms.

•        Analyses SAP/HR data and supplies management information to the regional director and Head Office.

Job qualifications : Work experience: At least 7 years of experience in Human Resources and Development Leadership in international and decentralized organizational contexts.  Experience with talent and performance management in consulting firms desired. Minimum of 3 years management experience, preferably in an international context; Experience in the application of international employment law and international HR issues.

Education: Advanced degree in Human Resources Management or a related field preferred.

Language: Fluency in French and English (verbally and written).

Other: Profound understanding of actual HR-developments, tools, strategies and methods. Frequent travel (mainly in the region) is required

Knowledge and skills:

•        Strong track record /and outstanding level of performance related to team management, HRD and management/organizational consulting.

•        Significant experience in executive assessment and related areas including succession planning, management development and training/coaching.

•        Knowledge of employment laws. Knowledge of the Dutch employment law is helpful.

•        External focus: ability to advocate and lobby; create and develop networks that contribute to organizational objectives.

•        Natural Leader: coaches and inspires people to share knowledge; managing groups of people with diverse styles and geographic settings; conflict management and resolution.

•        Willing to combine implementation, development and management: hands on, leader and advisor alike.

Description duty station:

Name: Ouagadougou – capital of Burkina Faso. Duty station is Ouagadougou with frequent travel to other countries in the region WCA and occasionally outside of the region.

Health services: Reasonable to good

Educational facilities: There are different international schooling systems in English (International School based on American system) and a French International School. Both are of good quality. There is a Dutch school for Dutch language for several hours per week.

Security situation: Good.

Accessibility:  daily flights to and from Europe, sometimes via other hubs.

We offer a challenging work environment, a scale 13 salary and attractive secondary conditions

Salary 13: minimum € 3.649,43 - maximum € 5.444,46 Euro (hypo tax will be deducted), excluding attractive secondary (non-monetary) conditions and individual allowances.

Desired appointment date: As soon as possible

Contract period: Three years

Education : Masters degree

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Deadline for submission of applications : 06-05-2008